Lake Worth, Texas facts for kids
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Lake Worth, Texas
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| City of Lake Worth | |
Location of Lake Worth in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,711 |
| • Density | 1,915/sq mi (738.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76135-76136
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-41056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411608 |
| Website | http://www.lakeworthtx.org/ |
Lake Worth is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,711 people lived there. The city is right next to a fun lake also called Lake Worth. This lake is a popular spot for recreation in the northwest part of Tarrant County.
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Where is Lake Worth?
Lake Worth covers about 2.5 square miles (6.38 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any water within its city limits.
Nearby Cities and Towns
Lake Worth is surrounded by several other cities and towns.
- To the north, you'll find Fort Worth.
- Saginaw is about 8 miles to the northeast.
- To the east, Sansom Park is about 4 miles away.
- Fort Worth is also to the southeast, about 9 miles away.
- To the south, you'll find White Settlement, about 5 miles away.
- The actual Lake Worth is to the southwest and west.
- Lakeside is about 4 miles to the northwest.
Who Lives in Lake Worth?
The city's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in Lake Worth during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,351 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,833 | 63.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,958 | 29.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,394 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,591 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,618 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,584 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,711 | 2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
People and Backgrounds
In 2020, there were 4,711 people living in Lake Worth. These people made up 1,704 households, with 1,162 of them being families.
The community in Lake Worth is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups living there in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,671 | 56.7% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 70 | 1.49% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 29 | 0.62% |
| Asian (NH) | 43 | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 15 | 0.32% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 153 | 3.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,722 | 36.55% |
| Total | 4,711 |
Learning in Lake Worth
The students living in Lake Worth attend schools that are part of the Lake Worth Independent School District. This school district serves the city's young people.
Images for kids
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Map showing Lake Worth in Tarrant County, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Worth (Texas) para niños
